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Parent-Teacher Conference Part 2 Adv
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Parent-Teacher Conference Part 2 Adv
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I'm glad you think Madison is so bright...
but my concern is her maturity level.
She may be smarter than the average kindergartner...
...but that doesn't mean she's ready for the first grade.
She's still physically quite small.
I'm afraid she'd get stomped by the big kids.
Also in terms of emotional maturity, she just may not be ready.
She's still very attached to me, and has trouble leaving my side.
She's very self-conscious and sensitive to how other kids treat her.
I'm afraid she'd feel uncomfortable with older children.
Those are all very valid concerns Mrs. Moore.
Let me now address them in turn.
In terms of her physical maturity, let me assure you...
...that we have first graders of all sizes.
So you don't have anything to worry about there.
As for emotional maturity, you're right that that's something to consider.
If she's indeed as self-conscious as you say...
...she may find it hard to participate in activities like show and tell.
But I think a good challenge could work wonders for her confidence.
Let's try her out in the first grade just for a week, and see how it goes.
